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Having problems with your Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera ?

LENS ERROR my nikon s210 is giving a lens error. I have tried the light tapping, slightly pulling on lens, and many others with no response from the camera.HELP?

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Send it to Nikon with your sales slip or proof of purchase and they\015\012will most likely repair it for free. It could be a numbers of things\015\012wrong or maybe a defect. So send it in. Forget about trying to fix it\015\012yourself. You will fail and be stuck with a broken camera.

There does now seem to be a problem with these particular cameras. i work in a camera shop and have had a number of these returned to me with the same problem you all seem to be having. i have now been told that they are no longer being sold by nikon and you should all return them to place of purchase for a replacement or refund. even if you have no receipt your approximate purchase date can be obtained from the serial number. good luck

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